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May 27, 2010
Beltsville, MD: "A Church Singer’s Companion" is being published in English on the website of the Eastern American Diocese

We would like to inform the readers of the diocesan site that, in the Eastern American Diocesan Music Committee section of the website, "A Church Singer’s Companion" is being published in English. Vocal sheet music in English is being published by St. Romanos the Melodist Society under the direction of Archpriest George Johnson, member of the Diocesan Music Committee and rector of Holy Apostles Church in Beltsville, MD.

At the present time, the sheet music for Vespers and Matins has been published and much more will soon be published. Click here for a full outline of A Church Singer's Companion. The complete translation of the Companion is offered free of charge to visitors of the diocesan website for use for the glory of God.

In conjunction with the publishing of "A Church Singer’s Companion" on the diocesan website, His Grace George, Bishop of Mayfield, released the following statement:

"The publishing of 'A Church Singer’s Companion' in English on the diocesan website is a shining example of the fruitful cooperation between the Eastern American Diocesan Music Committee, St. Romanos the Melodist Society, and the diocesan Media Office. The publishers of the Companion have made a tremendous contribution to the preservation of the choral tradition of the Russian Church Abroad, and I believe that our parish choristers will truly value this marvelous publication. St. Romanos the Melodist Society is in need of material assistance for the continuation of this project and I call upon our good readers to respond and donate to this holy labor. The giving hand will never falter!"

Click here for information on how you can support A Church Singer's Companion.

Media Office of the Eastern American Diocese